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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183            
Universal garage door opener 77 77          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Metal pedals   149          
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119            
Universal garage door opener 50 50          
Navigation system 1,822 1,822          
Metal pedals   94          
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 9,220 9,220 9,220 9,220 6,420
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 8,575 8,575 8,575 8,575 5,971
Destination 645 645 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $45,945 $46,395 $49,545 $49,995 $49,445
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $42,794 $43,213 $46,142 $46,561 $46,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,571
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,366$45,945$46,395$49,545$49,995$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,480-1,605-3,330-3,455-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$44,465$44,790$46,215$46,540$47,815
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$325$1,750$2,075$3,350
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$42,794$43,213$46,142$46,561$46,049
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-1,378-1,495-3,101-3,218-1,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$41,416$41,718$43,041$43,343$44,531
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$302$1,625$1,927$3,115

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop$100      
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,490$6,770$6,895$8,620$8,745$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,480$1,605$3,330$3,455$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-1,378-1,495-3,101-3,218-1,518

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length188.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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